A defect, in which a person suffering from is unable to see in all directions equally well, is:
A
myopia
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B
presbyopia
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C
astigmatism
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D
hypermetropia
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Solution
The correct option is C astigmatism In astigmatism, the person is unable to see in all directions clearly due to the imperfections in the shape of cornea. For example, a person may be able to see horizontal lines but not vertical lines.